Employment law
Employment law is about people, management, and change. At SANDS, we combine legal precision with a solid understanding of how employment law issues affect businesses in practice. With a local presence across the country and a strong professional environment at our core, we assist clients in complex and sensitive matters where legal, operational, and human considerations must be addressed simultaneously.
One of Norway's largest and most experienced employment law practices
SANDS has a large team of lawyers working dedicatedly with employment law. We advise on the full range of employment law issues, including national and international employment relationships, incentive schemes, whistleblowing, dispute resolution, and dismissal and restructuring processes. Our clients include some of Norway's largest companies, as well as a number of international organisations.
Cross-disciplinary strength
Employment law intersects with several other areas of law. SANDS is a full-service law firm, and our employment law group works closely with our specialists in areas such as transactions, data privacy, pensions, and intellectual property. We assist investors and companies in mergers, demergers, and acquisitions, including assessments related to transfers of undertakings, employment law aspects of transaction documents, due diligence, and advisory services in connection with reorganisations and redundancies.
Experience in dispute resolution
Employment law disputes can have significant consequences for both finances and reputation. Our lawyers have extensive experience in negotiations, mediation, and litigation before the courts. Several of our lawyers have rights of audience before the Supreme Court. We work purposefully to find sound and sustainable solutions, and to prevent disputes from arising or escalating.
The human factor
Strategic employment law advice requires more than legal precision. We place great emphasis on the human dimension and work closely with our clients to ensure that both the needs of the business and the interests of employees are properly safeguarded. With employment law specialists at all of SANDS' regional offices, we offer proximity and personal attention where businesses actually operate. This makes us particularly well suited to handle large-scale processes affecting numerous employees across different locations.
Up-to-date expertise – tailored to your business needs
Employment law is constantly evolving, and needs vary over time. Our employment law department has the breadth and depth required to provide relevant and up-to-date advice – whether your business is facing growth and recruitment, restructuring and cost adjustment, or complex personnel matters.